Author: G. Turner

Gloria has several articles published on industry trends based on an array of different subjects but specializes within the insurance industry. She has accomplished her top goals of becoming an accredited news journalist that addresses top issues in a way that entertains as well as educates.

3 Zip Codes Get The Worst of State Farm Non-renew Campaign in California

G. Turner
State Farm - Fire Risk Assessment - Bel Air

In an announcement that may reshuffle the deck for homeowners’ insurance across California, industry giant State Farm revealed a strategic shift in their coverage plans, affecting thousands of property and commercial apartment policies in the state. With implications extending to the very nature of wildfire and earthquake risk management, this move by State Farm is poised to remove billions in risk from the company’s books. Earthquake Aftermath Concerns Amplify Fire Risks in California While earthquake policies in California are indeed underwritten through the state-run California Earthquake Authority, State Farm’s heightened…

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Colorado Gun Insurance Bill Moves Forward Amid Diverse Opinions

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gun insurance

Article Update: On April 20, the Colorado House passed a bill requiring all gun owners to have liability insurance for accidental firearm discharges, starting January 1, 2025. Representatives Steven Woodrow and Iman Jodeh, HB24-1270 aims to promote responsible gun ownership and was narrowly approved with support from key Democrats. The legislation allows for coverage through existing insurance policies and includes provisions for those unable to afford it. Woodrow emphasized the bill’s role in covering the costs of gun violence and ensuring safer communities, while Jodeh likened the insurance requirement to…

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Will this disaster break Lloyd’s of London’s marine insurance record?

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Marine Insurance - Disaster - Francis Scott Key Bridge

The bridge collapse in Baltimore is a complex disaster and could be the largest ever The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore at the end of last month could prove to be the largest marine insurance payout that Lloyd’s of London has ever had to make. In fact, it could be the largest insured catastrophe of its kind The loss of the bridge and all the related impacts associated with the collapse could lead to the largest ever marine insurance payout, according to Lloyd’s of London’s Chair…

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US insurance company Allstate issues catastrophe losses and new rates report

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US insurance company - Business - Reports

The insurer has published its February 2024 report on its catastrophe losses and implemented rates. The US insurance company Allstate Corporation (NYSE symbol ALL) recently released its catastrophe loss data for February 2024. In the report, it announced its catastrophe losses were lower than the reporting threshold The US insurance company’s announcement showed data that illustrated that the insurer was under the $150 million reporting threshold for that month. The data shared by the insurer in a recent news release also delved into its rate increase for the auto coverage…

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Unraveling Florida’s Insurance Exodus: Weather or More?

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florida insurance

Florida, a state synonymous with sun-kissed beaches and, unfortunately, hurricanes, is caught in a whirlwind of an insurance crisis. Insurance companies seem to be abandoning ship despite a 2023 mild hurricane season. The exodus begs the question: What’s really prompting these insurers to run for the hills? Weather Warnings vs. Reality The threat of hurricanes has long cast a shadow over the sunshine state, prompting persistent fears that insurers are dwindling due to natural disasters. And indeed, the increased risk of such events has influenced insurers’ decisions. But to attribute…

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Property owners in Florida are dropping their home insurance

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Home Insurance - No thank you

Floridians are placing themselves at risk in the event that they face a natural disaster. As the cost of home insurance continues to increase tremendously in Florida, there is a growing number of property owners choosing not to continue to pay for coverage or who decide that they can no longer afford it. Florida residents without a mortgage have the choice Floridians who still have a mortgage are required to keep their home insurance as a part of their loan agreement. That said, those who own their homes outright can…

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GEICO losing auto insurance ground to State Farm and Progressive

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Auto insurance Policy - Checkmate

Early data from NAIC indicates that the Berkshire Hathaway-owned insurer is losing market share to competitors. Following a rocky 2023 for the personal auto insurance business in the United States, early data released by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) suggests that auto insurance company GEICO is losing ground to its larger competitors State Farm and Progressive. State Farm has held the top spot for many years in the US While it’s no big news that State Farm is still the largest auto insurance company in the United States…

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